FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI 5-1 · 7TH IN BIG TEN
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Illinois vs Michigan State Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel (Feb. 19) Saturday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes a clash between the No. 12 Illinois Fighting Illini and No. 19 Michigan State Spa...
No. 12 Illinois takes on No. 19 Michigan State after Cockburn's 20-point game
FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cockburn leads No. 12 Illinois against No. 19 Michigan State after 20-point game
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oscar Tshiebwe, Walker Kessler sit atop Andy Katz's transfer tiers
The transfer portal was a dominant storyline this past offseason. Find out who lands on top of Andy Katz's transfer tiers.FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Rutgers' Cliff Omoruyi showed he's 1 of Big Ten's premier big men in win over Illinois, Kofi Cockburn One of Rutgers' most consistent players, center Cliff Omoruyi showed he is among the best in the Big Ten with a breakout game in a huge win...
FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • NJ.COM
Rutgers downs No. 12 Illinois, 4th straight vs ranked team
Cliff Omoruyi had 15 points, 13 rebounds and a reverse alley-oop dunk in Rutgers’ game-breaking run as the Scarlet Knights routed No. 12 Illinois 70-59 for their fourth straight wi...FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harper leads Rutgers against No. 12 Illinois after 21-point game
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RJ Melendez - Effective against Northwestern Melendez contributed 14 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, one block and two steals over 17 minutes during Sunday's 73-66 win over Northwestern.
Impact Melendez was efficient from the floor during Sunday's matchup and was also perfect in his six trips to the charity stripe to score in double figures for the first time in his collegiate career. While Sunday's performance was encouraging, the freshman has been on the fringes of the team's rotation for most of the year.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kofi Cockburn - Posts strong double-double Cockburn posted 19 points (8-11 FG, 3-6 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes during Sunday's 73-66 victory over Northwestern.
Impact Cockburn had been held under 10 rebounds in each of his last two appearances, but he returned to form against the Wildcats while also shooting 72.7 percent from the floor in the win. The junior has been among the most productive players in the nation this year, as he's averaging 21.5 points and 11.4 rebounds in 29.7 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No. 13 Illini survive scare against Northwestern Kofi Cockburn scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to help No. 13 Illinois stave off a late comeback in a 73-66 win over Northwestern
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
No. 13 Illini survive scare against Northwestern, 73-66
Kofi Cockburn scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to help No. 13 Illinois stave off a late Northwestern comeback, beating the Wildcats 73-66FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Northwestern Wildcats play the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini, seek 4th straight victory
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buie and the Northwestern Wildcats visit conference foe No. 13 Illinois
Northwestern heads to No. 13 Illinois in Big Ten play SundayFEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trent Frazier - Ready to roll Sunday Frazier will play Sunday against Northwestern, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.
Impact Frazier was apparently a bit banged up after Tuesday's game against Purdue but will be good to go against the Wildcats. The senior averages 12.8 points and 3.9 assists per game in 21 appearances this season.
FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Robin No More: Kofi Cockburn Has Taken Charge, and He's Got Illinois Aiming High The affable center knows his time to lead is now, which is exactly why he came back to Champaign.
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Duke joins Gonzaga, Purdue atop Andy Katz's Tiers
Gonzaga was the preseason No. 1 team in the nation, and the Zags are back on top of Andy Katz's tiers as March inches closer.FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Trent Frazier - Records five assists against Purdue Frazier amassed two points (1-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 84-68 loss to Purdue.
Impact Frazier struggled from the floor Tuesday but still led the Fighting Illini in assists during the loss.The senior sustained an apparent left leg injury during the second half and was unable to put much weight on his leg as he was helped off the court, but he returned to the game later in the contest. While the exact nature of Frazier's injury wasn't revealed, it wouldn't be surprising to see him remain available going forward.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kofi Cockburn - Top scorer in loss Cockburn posted 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-5 FT) and seven rebounds over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 84-68 loss to Purdue.
Impact Cockburn has been held under 20 points in each of his last two appearances, but he still led the Fighting Illini on the scoreboard during Tuesday's loss. Across his four outings since returning to the court, the junior has averaged 23.5 points and 9.0 rebounds in 31.3 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No. 3 Purdue visits Michigan following Ivey's 26-point showing
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 3 Purdue beats No. 13 Illini for share of Big Ten lead
Jaden Ivey scored 26 points and Eric Hunter Jr. scored all nine of his points during a key second-half run as No. 3 Purdue beat No. 13 Illinois 84-68FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Illinois vs Purdue Prediction, Odds, Spread, Line & Over/Under for Feb. 8 College Basketball Game Illinois vs Purdue Basketball Game Info No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini (17-5, 10-2 Big Ten) vs. No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (20-3, 9-3 Big Te...
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
No. 3 Purdue hosts No. 13 Illinois following Ivey's 23-point performance
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andre Curbelo - Stays quiet against Hoosiers Curbelo ended Saturday's 74-57 win over Indiana with three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 FT) and one steal across 12 minutes.
Impact Curbelo continues to come off the bench after missing a ton of time due to injury, and while he dropped 20 against Purdue back on Jan. 17, he's been held to single digits (and less than 15 minutes) in three games since. The injuries have derailed the hype train on what was thought to be a potentially-massive fantasy season, but he's still an x-factor for the Illini that could provide a big postseason boost if he's able to round back into form.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alfonso Plummer - Tallies 14 points in win Plummer chipped in 14 points (3-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT) and four rebounds over 33 minutes during Saturday's 74-57 victory over Indiana.
Impact Plummer shot just 30 percent from the floor in Saturday's win, but he was productive from the charity stripe to score in double figures for the first time since Jan. 25. Since the start of the calendar year, he's averaged 12.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 33.3 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
